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Coronation year [text (large print)] : a novel / by Robson, Jennifer,1970-author.;
Follows the owner and three very different residents of the Blue Lion Hotel as London prepares to celebrate the upcoming coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Hotels; Man-woman relationships; Threats of violence; Threats;
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A death in diamonds / by Bennett, S. J.(Sophia J.),author.;
1957, England. Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in postwar Europe, trying to repair friendships with foreign governments. Advised by her father's old courtiers, the Queen suspects that they may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her public appearances: that much she is sure of. When two bodies turn up in Chelsea, the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. With the reputation of the monarchy at stake, Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone she can trust. Therefore, she enlists the help of an ex-code breaker, Joan McGraw, to uncover the truth. But as Elizabeth and Joan are uncovering secrets from the past, the clock is ticking, and they are in more danger than they know.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Murder; Murder; Queens; Royal households; Secrecy;
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The new royals : Queen Elizabeth's legacy and the future of the crown / by Nicholl, Katie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth ruled over an institution and a family. During her lifetime she was constant in her desire to provide a steady presence and to be a trustworthy steward of the British people and the Commonwealth. In the face of her uncle's abdication, in the uncertainty of the Blitz, and in the tentative exposure of her family and private life to the public via the press, Elizabeth became synonymous with the crown. ​ But times change. Recent years have brought grief and turmoil to the House of Windsor, and even as England celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, there were calls for a changing of the guard. In The New Royals, journalist Katie Nicholl provides a nuanced look at Elizabeth's remarkable and unrivalled reign, with new stories from Palace courtiers and aides, documentarians, and family members. She examines King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla's decades in waiting and beyond-where 'The Firm' is headed as William and Kate present the modern faces of an ancient institution. In the wake of Harry and Meghan leaving the Royal Family and Prince Andrew's spectacular fall from grace, the royal family must reckon with its history, the light and the dark, in order to chart a course for Britain beyond its Queen and to show that it is an institution capable of leadership in an ever-changing modern world." -Book jacket.
Subjects: Biographies.; Windsor, House of.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Princes; Princes; Princesses; Princesses; Queens; Royal households; Royal households.;
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Courtiers : intrigue, ambition, and the power players behind the House of Windsor / by Low, Valentine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-359) and index."Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers-the trusted advisers in the King or Queen's inner circle-to ensure its survival as a family and a pillar of the country. Today, as ever, a carefully selected team of people hidden from view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private life. Queen Elizabeth II, after a remarkable 70 years of service, saw the final seasons of her reign without her husband Philip to guide her. Now, a newly ascended Charles seeks to define what his future as King, and that of his court, will be. The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital. Yet, as the tensions within the family are exposed to global scrutiny like never before, the task these courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a dark cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan's controversial departure from royal life, William and Kate-equipped with a very 21st century approach to press and public relations-now hold the responsibility of making an ancient institution relevant for the decades to come. In fascinating and explosive detail, Valentine Low explores the previously unknown relationship between modern courtiers and the royal family. Courtiers pulls back the veil to reveal an ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting alliances, and a battle of ideas over what the future of the institution should be. This is the inside story of how the monarchy really works, at a pivotal moment in its history."--
Subjects: Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948-; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022.; Windsor, House of.; Monarchy;
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The Queen's faithful companion : a novel of Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved corgi, Susan / by Knight, Eliza,author.;
"A reigning queen ... Elizabeth wasn't born to be queen. But when her uncle abdicates and her father steps in as king, everything in her life changes. There is one thing that never wavers, however: her endearing love of her corgis--especially the new puppy, Susan, a gift for her eighteenth birthday. Susan is by her side during Elizabeth's World War II service; falling in love with Philip and getting married; the death of her father, King George VI; her accession to the throne; the birth of her first child; and her early struggles with running a country--an ever-present reminder to find the balance between self and crown. A loyal servant ... Hanna Penwyck has grown up with her family in service to the crown. Awkward and shy, she has a connection with nature, animals--and the young princesses at Windsor. When she becomes the Keeper of the Queen's Corgis, her job is to maintain the health and wellness of those most prized companions. With their shared love of the dogs, the Queen can open up to Hanna and feel free to be herself, so that is a service she happily provides as well. A faithful companion ... From the moment Susan became a royal dog, her duty was clear: To remind Elizabeth that she is more than just a queen, she is a human, and what matters is not just duty and honor, but also connection, family, and unconditional and enduring love. Susan is the keeper of memories, of secrets. Through Susan we gain a dog's eye view of royal life, human relationships, and the heartwarming bond between a queen and her beloved companion."--Back cover.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Dogs; Human-animal relationships; Interpersonal relations; Pembroke Welsh corgi; Women;
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Murder most royal / by Bennett, S. J.(Sophia J.),author.;
"Queen Elizabeth II is looking forward to a traditional Christmas gathering with her family in Sandringham when a shocking discovery interrupts holiday plans. A severed hand has been found--but even more unsettling, she recognizes the signet ring still attached to a finger. It belongs to a scion of the St. Cyr family, her old friends from nearby Ladybridge Hall. Despite the personal connection, the Queen wants to leave the investigation to the police--that is, until newspapers drag her name into the matter. As reporters speculate about the proximity of the crime to the Crown and the police fail to investigate a suspicious accident on her doorstep, Elizabeth quietly begins to mull over the mystery herself. With help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, she delves into the interlocking layers of fact and fiction surrounding the high-profile case. Someone in the quiet county of Norfolk seems to have a secret worth killing for, and the Queen is determined to find out who and what that is--even if that means discovering that someone in her close circle is a murderer"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Sandringham House (Sandringham, England); Murder; Murder; Older people; Queens; Royal households;
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Christmas with the Queen [text (large print)] : a novel / by Gaynor, Hazel,author.; Webb, Heather,1976 December 30-author.;
"December 1952. While the young Queen Elizabeth II finds her feet as the new monarch, she must also find the right words to continue the tradition of her late father's Christmas Day radio broadcast. But even traditions must evolve with the times, and the queen faces a postwar Britain hungry for change. As preparations begin for the royal Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk, old friends-Jack Devereux and Olive Carter-are unexpectedly reunited by the occasion. Olive, a single mother and aspiring reporter at the BBC, leaps at the opportunity to cover the holiday celebration, but even a chance encounter with the queen doesn't go as planned and Olive wonders if she will ever be taken seriously. Jack, a recently widowed chef, reluctantly takes up a new role in the royal kitchens at Sandringham. Lacking in purpose and direction, Jack has abandoned his dream to have his own restaurant, but his talents are soon noticed and while he might not believe in himself, others do, and a chance encounter with an old friend helps to reignite the spark of his passion and ambition. As Jack and Olive's paths continue to cross over the following five Christmases, they grow ever closer. Yet Olive carries the burden of a heavy secret that threatens to destroy everything. Christmas Day, December 1957. As the nation eagerly awaits the Queen's first televised Christmas speech, there is one final gift for the Christmas season to deliver ... "--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Sandringham House (Sandringham, England); Christmas stories.; Cooks; Man-woman relationships; Nineteen fifties; Occasional speeches; Reporters and reporting; Secrecy; Single women; Women journalists;
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Christmas with the Queen : a novel / by Gaynor, Hazel,author.; Webb, Heather,1976 December 30-author.;
"December 1952. While the young Queen Elizabeth II finds her feet as the new monarch, she must also find the right words to continue the tradition of her late father's Christmas Day radio broadcast. But even traditions must evolve with the times, and the queen faces a postwar Britain hungry for change. As preparations begin for the royal Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk, old friends-Jack Devereux and Olive Carter-are unexpectedly reunited by the occasion. Olive, a single mother and aspiring reporter at the BBC, leaps at the opportunity to cover the holiday celebration, but even a chance encounter with the queen doesn't go as planned and Olive wonders if she will ever be taken seriously. Jack, a recently widowed chef, reluctantly takes up a new role in the royal kitchens at Sandringham. Lacking in purpose and direction, Jack has abandoned his dream to have his own restaurant, but his talents are soon noticed and while he might not believe in himself, others do, and a chance encounter with an old friend helps to reignite the spark of his passion and ambition. As Jack and Olive's paths continue to cross over the following five Christmases, they grow ever closer. Yet Olive carries the burden of a heavy secret that threatens to destroy everything. Christmas Day, December 1957. As the nation eagerly awaits the Queen's first televised Christmas speech, there is one final gift for the Christmas season to deliver ... "--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Sandringham House (Sandringham, England); Christmas stories; Cooks; Man-woman relationships; Nineteen fifties; Occasional speeches; Reporters and reporting; Secrecy; Single women; Women journalists;
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The crown. [videorecording] / by Morgan, Peter,1963-creator,screenwriter.; Staunton, Imelda,1956-actor.; Pryce, Jonathan,actor.; Manville, Lesley,actor.; West, Dominic,1969-actor.; Miller, Jonny Lee,actor.; Williams, Olivia,1968-actor.; Harrison, Claudia,actor.; McElhone, Natascha,1969-actor.; Warren, Marcia,actor.; Debicki, Elizabeth,actor.; inspired by:Morgan, Peter,1963-Audience.; Left Bank Pictures,production company.; Netflix (Firm),production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Sony Pictures Television,production company.;
Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Olivia Williams.A relationship blossoms between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences. Prince William tries to integrate back into life at Eton in the wake of his mother's death as the monarchy must ride the wave of public opinion. As she reaches her Golden Jubilee, the Queen reflects on the future of the monarchy with the marriage of Charles and Camilla and the beginnings of a new Royal fairytale in William and Kate.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Biographical television programs.; Historical television programs.; Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948-; Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Margaret, Princess, Countess of Snowdon, 1930-2002; Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-2021; Catherine, Princess of Wales, 1982-; William, Prince of Wales, 1982-; Windsor, House of; Man-woman relationships; Dysfunctional families; Princesses; Queens; Women;
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The crown. [videorecording] / by Anderson, Gillian,1968-actor.; Bailey, Marion,1951-actor.; Bonham Carter, Helena,1966-actor.; Boxer, Stephen,actor.; Brooke, Tom,1978-actor.; Burke, Tom,1981-actor.; Caron, Benjamin,television director.; Casey, Michael(Film producer),television producer.; Colman, Olivia,actor.; Corrin, Emma,1995-actor.; Dance, Charles,actor.; Doherty, Erin,1992-actor.; Farrell, Nicholas,actor.; Fennell, Emerald,1985-actor.; Foy, Claire,1984-actor.; Harrison, Martin(Television producer),television producer.; Hobbs, Jessica,television director.; Jarrold, Julian,television director.; Menzies, Tobias,1974-actor.; Morgan, Peter,1963-creator,screenwriter.; O'Beirn, Oona,1975-television producer.; O'Connor, Josh,actor.; Roxburgh, Richard,actor.; Stebbing, Andy,television producer.; Swannell, Eve,television producer.; Whittington, Paul,television director.; Wilson, Jonathan(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; inspired by:Morgan, Peter,1963-Audience.; Left Bank Pictures,production company.; Netflix (Firm),production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Sony Pictures Television,production company.;
Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson, Josh O'Connor, Charles Dance, Emma Corrin, Marion Bailey, Erin Doherty, Stephen Boxer, Emerald Fennell, Richard Roxburgh, Tom Burke, Nicholas Farrell, Claire Foy, Tom Brooke.Ambitious and acclaimed series from The Queen writer Peter Morgan offers a comprehensive look at the adult life and reign of Elizabeth II over a projected six-season arc. The fifth season follows Elizabeth from the early to late '90s, as the fraying union of Charles and Diana ultimately came to separation, and John Major saw his tenure as prime minister end with the election of Tony Blair.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Biographical television programs.; Historical television programs.; Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948-; Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Margaret, Princess, Countess of Snowdon, 1930-2002; Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-2021; Thatcher, Margaret; Windsor, House of; Man-woman relationships; Dysfunctional families; Princesses; Queens; Women;
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